News and press releases

Perfect for construction crane assembly – Schussmann takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane

Schussmann Kranservice GmbH has taken delivery of a new LTM 1230-5.1 at the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen. For the Liebherr construction crane rental contractor based in Upper Bavaria, the 230 tonne crane with its 75 metre telescopic boom is the perfect crane for assembling and dismantling its tower cranes. In addition to the length of the telescopic boom, the VarioBase® variable support base and VarioBallast® adjustable ballast radius were important criteria behind the decision.

Service made Simple: New SCR parts kit

Liebherr expands its range of useful modular tool and parts boxes to assist with the efficient repair of machines in the field. The SCR parts kit is fully equipped with the necessary parts, including step-by-step guide, to enable the immediate repair of SCR systems of Stage IV/Tier 4F and Stage V machines by site staff. The kit is available for all crawler cranes up to capacities of 300 t, duty cycle crawler cranes and deep foundation equipment, as well as mobile harbour cranes and reachstackers, which comply with these emission standards.

New Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 shows its capabilities on Swiss sites

Family-run Christen + CIE AG based in Biel in the Canton of Berne (Switzerland) is the first Swiss crane contractor to take delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane. This is the most powerful 4-axle crane on the market and is mainly used by the crane and transport logistics contractor for jobs in industry. As a result of its compact design, impressive lifting capacity values and its 66 metre telescopic boom, the company often uses it for erecting tower cranes.

Liebherr invests in its Ehingen site

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH is making itself fit for the future. The company is investing a sum in the high two-figure millions to make its internal processes future proof. The WeLog Project includes building work at the Ehingen site, the restructuring of the material flows, a new building for the Repair Centre South Germany in the Ehingen suburb of Berg and the introduction of a new ERP system. This major project is scheduled for conclusion in 2024.

Liebherr Signs Agreement on Landing Gear Overhaul with Portugália

Liebherr-Aerospace and Portugália Airlines entered recently into an agreement covering the overhaul of the landing gear systems on board the airlines eleven Embraer E190/E195 aircraft. The campaign is scheduled to begin in 2022 and end in 2024.

Addition to the fleet – Steil purchases Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane

Steil Kranarbeiten GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane. The 120 tonne four-axle crane will be added to the fleet operated by the group based in Trier. Its long telescopic boom and high capacity combined with compact dimensions impressed the management.

Liebherr New Council Member of the Shanghai Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

Liebherr-Transportation Systems has been thereby qualified to overhaul HVAC components for railway vehicles across China.

The foundations for Norway’s longest railway bridge

An extreme inclination and execution from a barge: the foundation piles for the railway bridge in Minnevika are a challenge. The specialists from Aarsleff Ground Engineering found the right machine for the job in Liebherr’s LRH series. The whole project is writing a chapter in Norway’s Book of Superlatives.

Liebherr launches R 9600: The next generation of hydraulic mining excavators

After years of development, the Mining Division of the Liebherr Group is proud to launch the new R 9600 hydraulic excavator. This 600t excavator sets new standards in the open pit mining market.

Sönke Jordt expands fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane

North German crane and heavy haulage contractor Sönke Jordt GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane. The new 5-axle model will expand the company’s crane fleet. Full order books and good experience with its predecessor the LTM 1100-5.2, were behind the decision to invest in a new Liebherr 110 tonne crane.

First Digital Suppliers’ Day at Liebherr-Aerospace

More than 350 suppliers worldwide attended Liebherr-Aerospace’ online event on cooperation, organization and future trends.

Liebherr develops high-speed air compressors for fuel cell propulsion for rail transport market

For the project, Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS benefits from the support of the State of France within the frame of the “France Relance” plan.

Crane trio: 8-axle cranes from Eisele and Riga work for monument protection

Crane and heavy haulage specialists Eisele AG Crane & Engineering Group from Maintal near Frankfurt and Riga Mainz GmbH & Co. KG erected three Liebherr 8-axle mobile cranes for the refurbishment of two historic railway bridges at a crossing used by Deutsche Bundesbahn in Darmstadt. After hoisting out the listed steel structures, they were positioned on a nearby asphalt surface. The bridges are currently being refurbished in that location. Massive mobile cranes are scheduled to return in autumn this year to hoist the two bridges back into the original positions.

First Flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the Falcon 6X

Liebherr-Aerospace supplies major systems for Dassault Aviation’s new-generation ultra wide body business jet, the Falcon 6X.

Liebherr to Deliver Air Preparation Subsystem for Airbus A321 XLR Fuel Tank Inerting System

With its air preparation subsystem for the fuel tank inerting system of the Airbus A321 XLR program Liebherr will contribute to the aircraft’s safety.

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. strengthens North American sales and service through closer integration with local Liebherr companies

Liebherr Container Cranes, a part of the Liebherr Maritime Cranes division has strengthened its sales and service presence in North America.

Top-class logistics: 25 Liebherr tower cranes at work on the Überseequartier district in Hamburg’s HafenCity area

25 Liebherr tower cranes are involved in the construction of the Überseequartier, a new district in Hamburg. This is part of the well-known HafenCity urban development project and comprises 14 buildings of various types. Liebherr is working closely with dealer Feurig and contractor Züblin on the project’s planning and implementation.

Liebherr-Aerospace Digital Smart MRO - Remote Assistance Technologies

Liebherr-Aerospace Customer Service network expands its MRO capabilities using remote assistance technologies.